Listen "Ridgewood Talks: Fascinating Insights from Rob Wolcott on Innovation, Community, and AI"
Episode Synopsis
Join host Jordan Kaufman as he welcomes special guest Robert
Wolcott to Ridgewood Talks. Rob, the co-founder and chair of the World
Innovation Network, known as TWIN Global… and a professor at Kellogg and Booth Schools of Business, discusses his family's move to Ridgewood, NJ, during the pandemic and their experiences in the community. He also delves into the themes of his latest book, 'Proximity,' exploring how digital technologies are reshaping business, society, and everyday life. The conversation covers topics such as the future of artificial intelligence, the importance of making retail essential in people's lives, and how Ridgewood can embrace its unique charm in an evolving landscape.
00:00 Introduction to Ridgewood Talks
00:24 Meet the Hosts: Jeanne and Jordan
01:11 Special Guest: Robert Wolcott
02:08 Rob's Journey to Ridgewood
03:06 Settling into Ridgewood Life
06:06 The Ridgewood Coffee Shop Experience
10:18 Ridgewood: A High School Town
15:18 Parenting and Education Insights
22:33 Balancing Technology and Nature
27:43 The Impact of Screen Time on Children's Development
28:16 Envisioning the Future of Ridgewood
32:30 The Role of Technology in Modern Life
32:49 Debunking Myths About Artificial Intelligence
37:21 The Cognitive Effects of Technology
43:57 Proximity Theory and the Future of Digital Technology
49:37 Making Retail Essential in People's Lives
54:11 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
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Wolcott to Ridgewood Talks. Rob, the co-founder and chair of the World
Innovation Network, known as TWIN Global… and a professor at Kellogg and Booth Schools of Business, discusses his family's move to Ridgewood, NJ, during the pandemic and their experiences in the community. He also delves into the themes of his latest book, 'Proximity,' exploring how digital technologies are reshaping business, society, and everyday life. The conversation covers topics such as the future of artificial intelligence, the importance of making retail essential in people's lives, and how Ridgewood can embrace its unique charm in an evolving landscape.
00:00 Introduction to Ridgewood Talks
00:24 Meet the Hosts: Jeanne and Jordan
01:11 Special Guest: Robert Wolcott
02:08 Rob's Journey to Ridgewood
03:06 Settling into Ridgewood Life
06:06 The Ridgewood Coffee Shop Experience
10:18 Ridgewood: A High School Town
15:18 Parenting and Education Insights
22:33 Balancing Technology and Nature
27:43 The Impact of Screen Time on Children's Development
28:16 Envisioning the Future of Ridgewood
32:30 The Role of Technology in Modern Life
32:49 Debunking Myths About Artificial Intelligence
37:21 The Cognitive Effects of Technology
43:57 Proximity Theory and the Future of Digital Technology
49:37 Making Retail Essential in People's Lives
54:11 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to stay informed about all things Ridgewood, New Jersey!
This episode is produced by Ignite Creator Studios, Bergen County’s premier video podcasting & content strategy service!
Ignite Creator Studios: www.ignitecreatorstudios.com
Ridgewood Walks and Talks: www.ridgewoodwalks.com
Ridgewood Talks Instagram: www.instagram.com/ridgewood_talks
Ridgewood Talks Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1291013971028083
Theme music by Dave Gross from the album Mandology.
Find the song: Cool it! - on Apple Music Here:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/david-gross/288722944
And you can find Dave Gross – Mandology on Facebook here:
https://www.facebook.com/DaveGrossMandology
Hashtags:
#RidgewoodNJ #RidgewoodTalks #BergenCountyNJ #RidgewoodNJPodcast #NorthJersey #BergenCountyNews #NJLocalNews #RidgewoodCommunity #BergenCountyEvents
#NewJerseyPodcast #BergenCountyUpdates #NJPodcast #AI #Innovation
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